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Jiayi Zhang is a pioneering researcher working at the intersection of wearable technology, electronic textiles, and human-centered assistive systems. With a focus on integrating advanced electronics into flexible, body-conforming platforms, Zhang's work addresses some of the most compelling challenges in next-generation computing and biomedicine. Their landmark 2018 paper, "Textile Display for Electronic and Brain-Interfaced Communications," garnered an impressive 213 citations, establishing Zhang as a key voice in the emerging field of electroluminescent textile displays — technology with transformative potential for soft robotics, biomedical monitoring, and seamless human-machine interfacing. By solving the fundamental challenge of constructing electroluminescent devices directly onto textile substrates, this work helped lay the groundwork for truly wearable electronic displays. More recently, Zhang's 2025 contribution on the human-centred design and fabrication of a wearable multimodal visual assistance system demonstrates a deliberate shift toward inclusive, accessibility-focused applications, bridging cutting-edge engineering with real-world human needs. Together, these works reflect a research trajectory that is both technically sophisticated and deeply motivated by improving human experience through intelligent wearable technology.